JamVal is entirely dependent on the army of volunteers we need each year to sell tickets, answer questions, check for wristbands, help bands, and countless other jobs. We need your help!
Reimbursement and Age Policy
This information will be determined and posted prior to the next Joe Val festival.
Volunteer Application
At the bottom of this paragraph is a link to an application page where you can 1) provide your contact information, 2) indicate your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices for volunteer tasks and 3) indicate when you are willing and available to volunteer. Shifts and tasks are generally assigned based on need and past experience, but the earlier you fill out an application the more likely you are to receive your first, second, or third choices. Note that all assignments, duties and hours are subject to last minute change per the demands of the festival. Preference is given to previous volunteers.
Volunteer Task Descriptions
Below are descriptions of the most common volunteer tasks. Please review these descriptions before you complete the on-line application form.
Ticket Sales
Works under the guidance of the BBU treasurer and sells tickets to festival attendees, as well as checks and verifies names of people who bought their tickets on-line. Ticket Sales volunteers also dispense and attach wristbands to paid guests, and answer general questions. Skill at handling money and making change a big plus. The Ticket Sales table is located downstairs near the elevators.
Green Room Door Monitor
The main duty of the Door Monitor is to help insure that the teacher/volunteer Green Room is for those allowed to use it. You must be willing to politely but firmly say NO to those who don’t meet the criteria for admittance. Instructions and procedures will be posted on the wall outside the Green Room for your reference. Should questions or disputes arise around Green Room access, the BBU Green Room Manager will resolve the issue for you.
Floater
The Floater is a volunteer who is able to substitute for a volunteer that is unable to work their assigned shift. The floater reports to the volunteer coordinator’s desk ten minutes before each shift change. Once all the other volunteers are present at their assignments and the floater is not needed, the floater is released and is given credit for a completed shift.
Miscellaneous light duty tasks.
Posting signage within the hotel.
Signage Removal Crew
Following the final band, make a sweep of the hotel to remove all our signage posted during the course of the weekend. Approximately one hour.
Volunteer Task Times
Most shifts are two hours long, but not every task is required every shift. Here are the general times for most tasks (note that these can also change at the last-minute):
Ticket Sales Table
Fri 5pm-8pm,8pm-10pm,10pm-closing.
Sat 10am-Noon, Noon-2pm,2pm-4pm,4pm-6pm,6pm-8pm,8pm-10pm,10pm-closing.
Green Room Door Monitor, Floater
Fri 6pm-8pm,8pm-10pm,10pm-closing.
Sat 10am-Noon, Noon-2pm,2pm-4pm,4pm-6pm,6pm-8pm,8pm-10pm,10pm-closing.
Sun 10am-Noon, Noon-2pm,2pm-4pm,4pm-6pm
Friday Morning and Afternoon Setup
Fri 9am-Noon, Noon-4pm
Statement Concerning Alcohol/Controlled Substances
The use, sale, exchange or possession of alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substances (illegal drugs) while working during your volunteer shift is prohibited. Any volunteer violating this policy will be asked to leave their post immediately, and may be ineligible for any ticket rebates and consideration for future volunteer assignments with the BBU.
Your personal safety is of prime importance to the BBU. Under no circumstances should you attempt to lift or perform any task that you feel is beyond your ability. You have the right and responsibility to decline any such task. If you do, it will be the responsibility of the BBU to relieve you of such tasks and to assign the task to the proper person.